THROMBOCYTOPENIA AFTER LIVER TRANSPLANTATION

Abstract

Thrombocytopenia in the immediate posttransplant period is correlated with low preoperative PLT, massive platelet transfusions, and re-transplantation. These factors reflect a poor preoperative condition. There is also a correlation with allograft dysfunction, rejection, and poorer patient and graft survival. A rise in the mean PLT after the 2nd postoperative week reflects proper graft function.